Prieuré du Gravier (ancien)
prieuré
PA00109061
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1977)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Prieuré du Gravier (ancien) — Prieuré in Contigné (Maine-et-Loire) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1977 under the French Heritage Act.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00109061. Full archival records are published by the Ministère de la Culture at pop.culture.gouv.fr.
Protection status
The building is inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) (since 1977), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Façades, toitures, chapelle (cad. A 83) : inscription par arrêté du 29 décembre 1977
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété privée.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Contigné, Maine-et-Loire, within the Pays de la Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 47.7332°N, -0.4432°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Manoir des Lauriers de Savennières | Savennières | 1974 |
| Ancienne abbaye Saint-Aubin, actuelle préfecture | Angers | 1862 |
| Le clos de vigne dénommé le " Clos Cristal " | Souzay-Champigny | 2011 |
| Manoir de la Touche-Moreau | Soeurdres | 1928 |
| Moulin à vent des Basses-Terres | Les Rosiers-sur-Loire | 1984 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 17e siècle;18e siècle.
Relative significance
Protected earlier than the median monument of the département, reflecting its recognized stature.
UNESCO landscape
The Loire Valley is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 2000 as a cultural landscape. Read the anchor page: Abbey Church of Saint-Savin sur Gartempe.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Prieuré du Gravier (ancien) located?
Prieuré du Gravier (ancien) is located in the commune of Contigné (Maine-et-Loire).
When was Prieuré du Gravier (ancien) protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1977 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00109061 in the Mérimée database.
When was Prieuré du Gravier (ancien) built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 17e siècle;18e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 47.7332°N, -0.4432°E